Six Feet Under Drummer In Dirtbike Accident, In Doubt For Soundwave

If you're a drummer in a band coming out for the Soundwave festival then you might want to take extra good care of yourself, as reports have surfaced that Six Feet Under drummer Kevin Talley is the latest casualty for the festival after injuring himself on a motorbike.

The extent of his injuries and how this affects the rest of the band going through with the tour have not yet been confirmed by any representative of the band.

Soundwave Festival promoter AJ Maddah broke the news this afternoon, contiunuing the open channel of communication between him and the tens of thousands of devoted Soundwave followers who subscribe to his twitter feed.

Feck. Six Feet Under's drummer has had a dirtbike mis-hap. Apparently will not recover in time to make the trip. #SW13

— AJ (@iamnotshouting) February 19, 2013

Drummers are seriously ruining my week...

— AJ (@iamnotshouting) February 19, 2013

Talley is widely regarded as one of modern metal's better drummers and has drummed with the likes of Dying Fetus, The Black Dahlia Murder, Misery Index and Chimaira. He joined Six Feet Under in 2011, replacing original member Greg Gall.

Fans of the band have been eagerly awaiting their return to our shores ever since their May 2012 tour alongside DevilDriver was cancelled at the last minute as the headline act's Dez Fafara contracted pneumonia just days before the tour was set to begin.

The band's tenth album Unborn is due for release next month.

We'll update this story with more information as it comes to hand. But, for now, here's a video of him on his dirtbike...